Easy Oaty Flapjacks by Hungry Jenny

Makes 9 decent-sized slices

Calzone con Cavalfiore copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Cheater's Gnocchi by Carolinaheartstrings

Gnocchi! Fun to say. Fun to make. This is NOT your Naunie’s Gnocchi! (Naunnie was my Italian grandmother) This “cheat” recipe uses potato flakes (horrors!) in place of the usual mashed potatoes. With the aid of a food processor and a few simple ingredients you can knock out these tasty, satisfying little Italian dumplings in…

Roasted cauliflower by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Simple and tasty roasted cauliflower side-dish. Excellent with meat, rice, cooked barley or cous-cous.

Turkey meatballs on a stick by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Homemade fast food, tasty and healthy.

Basmati rice with zucchini by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Simple, delicious, quick and easy.

La Sfoia Lorda - Pasta Pillows in Broth by Carmelita

A little known Pasta in Brodo home cooking dish from Romagna. It is unknown in Bologna and the Emilia part of the region, let alone in the rest of Italy

Fondue - Gouda/Gruyere & Bacon by Michael Chen

A really tasty (albeit decandent) fondue. I've done this for a cocktail party & for an X-mas appetizer. It always goes over well (though if only a few people, it will fill them up). The stirring in figure-eight is important, otherwise, the dipping foods are not (everything goes well dipped in cheese & bacon). How much flour to add…

Mediterranean Hummus Layered Spread by Annette Vlahos

This captivating dip layered with fantastic flavors is a showstopper! Serve with toasted pita wedges. This recipe is definitely a crowd pleaser! Recipe was adapted from Trim & Terrific Diabetic Cooking

Eggplant Ragout with Hazelnuts, Chocolate and Raisins by Lynn

Italian Meatballs by Kimi

Delicate, moist and delicious.

Caponata by Farrell May Podgorsek

Caponata is traditionally served as an antipasto with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It is savory, with a touch of sweetness from the raisins and salt from the olives and capers. You can also use it as a pasta or pizza topping. This is one of the most popular appetizers I serve. The recipe doubles well and it freezes…

Boquerones en vinagre or marinated anchovies by Guest of winter

One of the most ubiquitous tapas in Spain, light, healthy and delicious anchovies marinated in vinegar and oil.

Naples Style Meat Ragù by Carmelita

The other great Ragù, besides the one from Bologna, is prepared in a very different way and is much richer in tomatoes

Spaghetti with Meatballs - the original Italian recipe by Carmelita

Though many think this dish is Italian American, there is a traditional dish from Abruzzo that must have been the original inspiration. Read about how to make it here.